Slider won't eat
Posted:
Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:29 pmby austinl01
Here's the situation in a nutshell. I had a baby slider (less than 1 yr old) escape two months ago. While pulling weeds, I found him in a hibernating-like state. I put him in water and revived him. He is back to normal except HE WON"T EAT! I have tried pellets and live bugs to no avail. It's been almost a week since I found him, and I haven't seen him eat anything. However, he may be nibbling on my water lettuce when I'm not around. He was eating pellets before he escaped. Any advice?
Re: Slider won't eat
Posted:
Tue Sep 20, 2011 6:37 pmby steve
I'd try some live prey, even if you have to hold it for him to eat. Is he active now?
Re: Slider won't eat
Posted:
Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:56 pmby austinl01
Yes, he's active swimming around and basking. I'm getting some baby crickets for my box turtles tomorrow and I'll try a few with him too. He has resisted centipedes, worms, and the freeze dried river shrimp and meal worms so far.
Re: Slider won't eat
Posted:
Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:51 amby steve
Try some small minnows and let the wiggle while you hold them by the tail.